US Bridges

S-21-13 over Jeffries Creek

Good

Florence County, South Carolina · Timrod Park - Florence · Structure no. 000000000001709

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-21-13 over Jeffries Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-21-13 over Jeffries Creek in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,442 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-21-13
CrossesJeffries Creek
LocationTimrod Park - Florence
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates34.18341, -79.76973
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2023)
Projected traffic8,442 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-21-13 over Jeffries Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-21-13 over Jeffries Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does S-21-13 over Jeffries Creek carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-21-13 over Jeffries Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns S-21-13 over Jeffries Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.